Freshwater Church!

I have been wanting to get back involved with church for months but I was wanting to find a new church and didn't know where to begin. I wanted something that was fun, new and a young crowd. Someplace that I would want to get involved. I didn't want traditional thats not me nor is it my kids. I was determined that iy was going to be a church my children would LOVE to grow up in.
I have such fantastic memories of church choir, youth group and all the retreats, I want the same for my Tyler and Sam.
Last Sunday I woke up turned on the tv and on channel 12 (our local station) was Freshwater church. THis church is just three doors down from Kristi my daycare provider...so I pass it everyday. It was great...the minister had jeans and a polo shirt, and I noticed our neighbors Mike and Lisa Stephyns in the crowd. That was it...I dressed the kids and we hit the road.
I can't even begin to tell you the wonderful experiance we had. We walked in the door to feel so welcomed by everyone. The band was up front, rocking out! Seriously, I had to bend over for Tyler to hear me! Lisa saw us walk in and snatched me and the kids up and lead us directly to the toddler room where there were all kinds of kids and toys. Even more...there is a coffee bar that you help yourself to throughout the service...yes that is right a church with a coffee bar! MY KIND OF PLACE! It is comfortable, a yound crowd, and a rockin' minister. When Troy spoke you couldn't help but listen. He spoke the bible in away you could relate...he was funny, entertaining and made you think. You walk in to this place and you feel GOD everywhere...in the band, the people singing, dancing and just drinking COFFEE...corny I know...but it was awsome!
It was a wonderful experiance that I can't wait for again. I have found our CHURCH!

When I was on the website: www.freshwatercc.org this is how they describe the church and Pastors: LOVE IT

a different kind of church experience...

*We don't have a dress code.

*We like to laugh and have fun.

*We keep our coffee bar open during worship.

*We keep the message real and relevant.

Relax and make yourself at home. Fill out a connection card and drop it at the Connection Center for a free gift, just for being our guest. (I got the free coffee mug and bible)


Troy Gentz - Lead Pastor

I really don't like the title Pastor- probably because so many people think Pastors are so different than the average Joe. I have toyed with the idea of changing my title to Spiritual coach. I have been mistaken for a beer delivery truck driver and a hairstylist. Come on in to Freshwater and see what we are all about. Hopefully, you will see I am a regular guy.

Jason Bull - Executive Pastor

I am much taller than Troy, I have much more hair than Troy, and my eyes are bluer than Troys. If we are discussing intellectual level, Troy is light years ahead of my diminutive knowledge. Make sure you direct all questions to him.